Low Fat Pulled Barbecue Chicken

Indulge in the smoky, tangy flavors of this Low Fat Pulled Barbecue Chicken, a healthier twist on a comfort food favorite. Made with lean boneless, skinless chicken breasts, a savory blend of low-sugar barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe is slow-cooked to perfection for maximum tenderness and flavor. Aromatic spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder create a robust, mouthwatering sauce without adding extra fat or calories. Perfect for meal prep, this versatile dish can be served on whole-grain buns, tossed into salads, or enjoyed on its own for a hearty, guilt-free meal. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and cooked low and slow for rich flavor, this recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing, wholesome dinner that’s both easy and nutritious.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup Low-sugar barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken breasts.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the low-sugar barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

Step 4

Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a large cutting board.

Step 7

Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.

Step 9

Let the chicken sit in the sauce on the warm setting for an additional 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 10

Serve the pulled barbecue chicken on whole-grain buns, in a salad, or enjoy it on its own for a low-fat meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1457.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1688.6

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 3919.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 284.4g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 199.8mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 3108.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.0%

Protein: 71.7%

Carbs: 9.3%